General Comments:

Inside and outside still in good shape though used. Bare metal outside can go years without rusting. Inside materials are also excellent. Brakes (no ABS on this model and year) are inadequate. I am considering buying another of the same vintage (the All-Trac).

18th Jul 2005, 21:40

1990 Toyota Celica GT 2.2L 16v EFI from North America

Summary:

A super-street high performance reliability machine OUT THE BOX!!!

Faults:

So far there has only been required maintenance to be done on this little shiner. I had to replace the tires shortly after I got the vehicle, because they were running bald on the inside. Still needs an alignment. Also, the power steering pump is probably going (makes loud noise) and there is an A/C nob that broke off. Leaks a LITTLE bit of oil on start-up, but only because the former owners didn't really take that great of care of it.

General Comments:

This car is the nicest car I have ever owned. It was a gift for college, but the price was about 3000 dollars US. It had some minor body damage which I want to fix, as well as get a new paint job and a few performance upgrades. Before all that can happen though, I have to keep in good shape. Shouldn't be a problem though - this thing runs like a champ, has great pick up and go, and is super easy on gas. 450+ miles on ONE TANK!!! its amazing. Japan really knows how to please their customers. If I go to buy a new vehicle in the future, Toyota will be my first stop. UNBELIEVABLE VALUES!!!

1990 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 16v from North America

Summary:

Street Legal Jet!!

Faults:

Rack and Pinion Steering column has messed up at 163 000. But that's about it that I know of.

General Comments:

Yow this car thinks it's weighs only 200lbs and has a V6 in it! I'm talk seriously quick, even for an automatic. From stop lights I've slaughtered a Cavalier and a Civic so far (but a civic, I know who hasn't slaughtered a Civic right?!) And one of the best things I like about it is that the limited slip is so good that while cars are burning out at the lights, trying to peel out quickly, my tires are already locked and I just see them in my side view mirror coming because I'm already gone!!! The interior is sporty and has serious potential which I am beginning to exploit, but the engine is still basically stock, I'm waiting till I pay my tuition to start hooking it up!

3rd Sep 2005, 22:35

The title of this review made me go back and make sure I wasn't in a different manufacturers review segment. nope, back to reality, another kid that thinks a '90 Celica is extremely fast. hardly a street legal jet, although I applaud toyota for their durability.

15th Jul 2008, 19:39

I own a '91 Celica GT, with the 2.2L I4 (NOT v4 as the previous guy typed), and couldn't be more pleased with it. Although I don't drive it just to "slaughter" anyone... If I wanted that I would buy a Civic and start putting on as many cheap aftermarket parts as I can.

This car is extremely reliable and handles like a charm, and has enough power and potential for anything that you'd want (anything legal), but driven and "reviewed" by guys like this just cheapens it to a mere tire-burning toy, like some Hyundai or Kia or even a Civic. This car deserves better.

11th Dec 2008, 20:45

Here is my take on Celica performance (based on mine only). 91, 5 spd. convertible which is 150 lbs heavier. 143K. Average at best. Nothing thrilling about the engine. No soul stirring. This coming from a 50 yr. old who's had about a dozen different cars from 3 cyl. to V8, all but 2 stick shift. I've had mine 5 yrs. now & and it runs fine, 35 mpg. But, Mini vans can out duel me at will if so inclined.